Santa Rosa County · reservoir · 106 acres
Bear Lake
Stocked 40× since 2008 · FWC
Bear Lake is a reservoir in Santa Rosa County, Florida, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
93°
73°
8 mph
36%
Sat
Showers
93°
73°
14 mph
43%
Sun
Storms
88°
75°
8 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,004 | 4.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 3,850 | 700/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,900 | 100/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 22,500 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 110 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | ||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 11,360 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Threadfin Shad | 7,500 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,311 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,855 | ||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 15,300 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,000 | 218/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 39,000 | 172/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,038 | 13.6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,000 | 155/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 500 | 25/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,891 | 4.8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,300 | 5.3/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 10,560 | 160/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Threadfin Shad | 5,000 | 63/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,802 | 4.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 10,000 | 2996/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 5,000 | 840/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 960/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,204 | 5.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,481 | 3.8/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 47,800 | 4900/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,424 | 5.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,800 | 3.5/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 5,830 | 1550/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,280 | 2.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,530 | 8.7/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 2,000 | 11.6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,124 | 27/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 5,350 | 990/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,163 | 3.3/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,700 | 3/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,000 | 800/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | 25/lb | |
When does Bear Lake get stocked?
Going by 40 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
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All Florida waters with black crappie → · All Florida waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Lake Munson1.3 mi
- Blue Creek1.8 mi
- Goose Pond2.4 mi
- Danley Pond3.2 mi
- Muddy Branch3.2 mi
- Martins Mill Pond (historical)3.5 mi
- Kelly Spring Branch5.0 mi
- Turkey Creek4.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Santa Rosa County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear Lake get stocked?+
Going by 40 records since 2008, stocking at Bear Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Lake?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is a reservoir in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.